How to pronounce ischium
Say it like IS-kee-um. Ischium has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IS).
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US American/ˈɪskiəm/IS-kee-um
UK British/ˈɪskɪəm/IS-keerm
- IS
- kee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ischium pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ischium
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
British respelling: IS-keerm.
What does ischium mean?
noun
- The lowest of the three bones that make up each side of the pelvis.
Questions about saying ischium
How do you pronounce ischium?
Say IS-kee-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪskiəm/. In British English it is /ˈɪskɪəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ischium?
Ischium has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IS). Broken into parts: IS · kee · um.
Is ischium pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /ˈɪskɪəm/ (IS-keerm).